JOHN J CIAVARRA EL

www.devineisd.org

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

John J. Ciavarra Elementary School is a public school located in Devine, Texas, serving as a key part of the Devine Independent School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the early grade levels, emphasizing academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth within a supportive community environment. As a district school, it adheres to the standards and goals set forth by Devine ISD, which prioritizes student success and prepares children for their transition into intermediate and upper-level education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Devine, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing the resources and curriculum frameworks provided by the district, John J. Ciavarra Elementary strives to create an engaging learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its young learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the Devine ISD website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.

502

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN J CIAVARRA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	332
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
332 (66.1%)
White
162 (32.3%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DEVINE ISD
Phone:	(830)851-0395
Website:	http://www.devineisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 157

Grade 2 134